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Whether it’s about teaching children to find the magic all around them or telling of courageous young heroes who overcame profound hardships, the Global Library features inspiring titles that every Nord Anglia Education student will love to read this year. Read on to learn more out the three recommended books in the 2018/19 reading list.

STEAM Week/MIT Challenge September 6-13, 2018

All Nord Anglia students are empowered to make a difference and to positively impact the world. Through our collaboration with UNICEF, students participate in meaningful activities to effect change in their schools and communities at large. To focus these efforts on specific goals, UNICEF annually challenges Nord Anglia students to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, which are a collection 17 goals set by the United Nations regarding social and economic development issues.

An interesting fact unknown to many about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is its motto, “mind and hand”, or Mens et Manus in Latin. Mark Orrow-Whiting, Nord Anglia Education’s Director of Curriculum and Student Performance, believes th is philosophy is integral to NAE’s STEAM curriculum, which has been enhanced in a collaboration with the university.

Is your child a picky eater? This is not uncommon, especially for younger children. We offer some advice on how to change your child’s attitude towards food into a positive eating experience.

With so many options out there, as a parent, it’s easy to feel confused about which school to send your child to. An experienced school leader and parent of five, Ethan Hildreth, outlines five questions every parent should ask themselves when choosing an international school for their child.

You probably already know that reading has been proven to be hugely beneficial for your child’s cognitive development. Not only does it stimulate the mind and imagination, it also improves vocabulary, memory and the building of knowledge. By developing a love of reading at a young age, your child will become a lifetime reader. Here are some simple tips to awaken the joy of reading in children.

This Easter, help your child at home to excel when they're back at school.

All of us learn by participating in something bigger than ourselves, in something which transcends us. Service learning blends experiential learning with community service. But it is only vital if done properly!